Walking and Thanksgiving!

 We had an early Christmas gift happen two days ago!

REBECCA IS WALKING!!!! 

We have never been worried about her and have always known she is brilliant.  What I have been worried about is my back going out from carrying my (not so small) 17 month old around all day everyday.  I am SO grateful to God that she finally decided to walk.  That's just it, she has been able to walk to awhile we have been waiting for her to DECIDE to walk.  You can't force her to do anything. :) Needless to say, she loves it! She talks non-stop while she toddles and is so proud of herself.  

The day I watched her take her first steps was the kind of day you live for.  I will remember it forever.

With two little kids holidays prove to be a busy time in the Schmid house.

 Thanksgiving we headed to Fort Worth for the day to spend time with the Schmid side of the family  We ate a yummy lunch at the club.

 The kids did great - they ate a ton and played with toys Miss E brought along.

 Rebecca literally ate for 2 hours straight. 

 They couldn't be cuter.

 Cheese! (sigh)

 Uncle Bill and Aunt Lindy

 Rebecca was a big fan of Lindy's jewels. 

 The next day we headed out to the lake to spend time with the Gibson side.  It was so special because all of us were able to be there.  That hasn't happened in a long time!  The kids loved that Uncle G was in town!

We had a crazy big bonfire the first night.

The kids sang songs and entertained us all.

The royal dog was passed around on a pillow.  Ahhh... little Brady.

More entertainment.

Luke also did some fishing.  He didn't have any luck this time around.

Audrey and Ben helped with morning pancakes.  These two are peas in a pod.

Someone found a marker.

Mesmerized by Pop.

Morning coffee chats.

The PJ twins.

Tula brought out some games and the kids had so much fun.

Tula and Pop also decided to restart a tradition of giving.  We did it growing up, and you can buy goats, cows, medical supplies, bibles, soccer balls, and other things for those who are in need.  The big kids loved being a part of it.

 

 Will and I are so thankful for our lives.  

It is crazy to think next Thanksgiving our last turkey will be here and our little family will be complete.  God has so blessed us.